The official website for the live-action film of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk manga released a new trailer on Thursday. The trailer announces and previews the theme song "Moonlit" by Naniwa Danshi. The film stars Shunsuke Michieda and Seira Anzai, opens in Japan on October 23, and is directed by Kentarō Takemura.
The new collaborative project YAO, featuring Awich, CHICO CARLITO, ONE OK ROCK, and Paledusk, released the music video for their debut song '777' on July 7. The track was chosen as the commercial song for Red Bull's new Sudachi Edition energy drink, with the TV ad airing from July 12.
Red Bull has launched a new video series called Red Bull IN-YO! on its hip-hop channel Red Bull Mic. The first installment features the supergroup YAO, bringing together Awich, CHICO CARLITO, ONE OK ROCK, and Paledusk for a cross-genre session blending hip-hop and rock. The video is now available on YouTube.
The live-action film adaptation of Mika Yamamori's manga "In the Clear Moonlit Dusk" has added two new cast members. Former Nogizaka46 member Yūki Yoda will play Yoshiko, the childhood friend of protagonist Kohaku Ichimura. Naohito Fujiki will portray Seiichi Takiguchi, the father of the other lead Yoi Takiguchi and the owner of a curry restaurant called "Nasu Oyaji." The film stars Shunsuke Michieda as Kohaku Ichimura and Seira Anzai as Yoi Takiguchi, with additional cast including Rintarō Mizusawa, Yuna Hoshino, Sayu Suzukawa, Takato Ōkura, and Tatsumi Asa. Kentarō Takemura is directing from a script by Yuichi Tokunaga, with music by Shū Kanematsu. TBS TV is overseeing production at TBS Sparkle, and TOHO is distributing. The film is scheduled to open in Japan on October 23. The manga, which began serialization in 2020 in Kodansha's Dessert magazine, has 10 compiled volumes and received an anime adaptation that premiered in January.
Automaton's 87th weekly roundup covers seven game announcements and releases, including the silent open-world survival game DUSKDOG, the robot girl adventure COCORO starring Hina Yomiya, houseplant shop sim Leafy Corner, JRPG PARAGON STORY, gunship tactical sim Drone Sector, physics-based Ramen Simulator, and the human farm horror HORSES.
Paris-based indie developer ExoDive announced DUSKDOG, a survival exploration game set on a dim, cold surface lit by a broken artificial sun. Players control Rika, who explores the silent ruined world, manages body temperature, and restarts antennas to expand the light range. A demo is planned soon.
FromSoftware announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast that a closed network test for its new title The Duskbloods will take place in summer 2026. The game, first revealed in April 2025, is a PvPvE multiplayer action title for up to eight players. Players take on the role of Twilight Bloodlines, characters with superhuman powers gained through special blood abilities, who compete in battles over the First Blood. Over ten unique characters are available, and players can select and customize them at a base before entering online matches. While the last survivor typically wins, victory conditions may shift depending on the match situation. The supported platform is Nintendo Switch 2. Specific test dates, participation methods, and further platform details have not yet been announced. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer offering a glimpse of the game's world.
The live-action film adaptation of Mika Yamamori's manga In the Clear Moonlit Dusk revealed a new trailer on Monday, announcing five additional cast members. The film stars Shunsuke Michieda and Seira Anzai, opens in Japan on October 23, and is directed by Kentarō Takemura.
Misfits Attic announced Duskers 2.0, a command-line adventure game and sequel to the 2016 original, during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The reveal footage shows players exploring derelict spaceships via command line. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam.
Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga announced during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026 that Duskfade, a 3D action platformer set in a clockpunk world, will release on August 13, 2026. The game features speed-focused movement and weapon-based combat, and will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
At BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry showed a playable build of *Dungeons of DUSK*, a turn-based 3D dungeon RPG set between the first two chapters of the cult FPS *DUSK*. The game is developed by Italy-based 68k Studios, led by Federico Fanelli, and published by New Blood. Combat is grid-based: every step the player takes, enemies also move. The player collects handguns and shotguns, spends technique points on special abilities, and uses items found in the dungeon. A skill tree system lets players build their character. A FRENZY mode triggers when enemies are killed within a set number of turns, granting bonus experience. The demo has been updated with improved field of view and map readability, and full Japanese localization has been confirmed. Oshry said the project began as an idea to make something like the mobile *DOOM RPG*, aiming to revive the pre-smartphone mobile RPG genre. A Steam demo is available now, and the full game is planned for a 2026 release.
Anime Feminist published a review of the first episode of the shojo romance series In the Clear Moonlit Dusk on January 15. The review describes the protagonist Yoi, a tall girl with a lower-pitched voice who has been nicknamed "The Prince" by her classmates. She is uncomfortable with the label but struggles to speak up. The episode introduces Ichimura, a popular boy also called "Prince," who is the first person to see past her reputation. The reviewer is of two minds about the premiere. On one hand, they value the story's exploration of how rigid feminine beauty standards can exclude girls from being seen as women. They note that Yoi experiences something like dysphoria due to being misgendered. On the other hand, the reviewer is disappointed that the series seems to be heading toward a romance that reaffirms Yoi's femininity rather than letting her embrace her boyish traits. They also criticize the character design, arguing that Yoi looks conventionally attractive with big eyes and soft features, which undercuts the premise of her being unfeminine. The reviewer finds the animation lovely and the leads have chemistry, but they remain frustrated with the broader trends the story represents. They place the show on their "It's Complicated" shelf.
New Blood Interactive announced Japanese language support for Dungeons of DUSK, a classic turn-based dungeon exploration RPG from 68k Studios set between episodes of the 2018 FPS DUSK. The game features a 30-stage campaign, arena, boss rush, and survival modes, and is planned for PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, iOS, and Android. A Japanese-language Steam demo is available now.